Argentina today still struggles with the deep-seated roots of authoritarianism that have plagued the country since its independence. With the newest president, Mauricio Macri, settling into power, he is drawing sharp criticism from the public.

This year, Colombia will face pivotal and defining elections for Congress and president.

While there are some positive things about California’s new laws that legalize recreational use of marijuana, drug-related violence in Mexico will not go away because of it.

Both current president Juan Orlando Hernández and opponent Salvador Nasralla have claimed victory in last year’s presidential election. Violent conflict and disagreement persist with the allegation of electoral fraud in Honduras.